The Government has delivered on its promise of dealing with the chill in tougher economic times. The Budget has promised a grant of up to $1800 to pay for insulation and heating for homeowners, and itâ€™s not subject to income testing.28-05-2009 more >>

The Treasury's economic outlook for the year, released in today's budget, forecasts a shrinkage in residential investment of 25% for the year to March and a further 23% contraction the following 12 months.28-05-2009 more >>

ANZ National Bankâ€™s eight gauges of the property market predict the housing market is â€œshowing signs of lifeâ€ with a surge in migration lifting demand, although the overall tone is negative as unemployment remains the big uncertainty.26-05-2009 more >>